Podcasts about tortall

Following "I Love My Library!" Month, we discuss some books we *love* to continue the trend. Check out what we talked about: The "Griffin & Sabine" series by Nick Bantock with readalikes including the "Cathy Vickers Trilogy" by Sean Stewart and the "Ologies" series by various authors. "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins with readalike series "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld, "City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau, and "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. Tanith Lee's "Tales from the Flat Earth" series with Tamora Pierce's "Tortall" universe and "The Queen's Thief" series by Megan Whalen Turner as readalikes. "Henry VIII: The King and His Court" by Allison Weir with readalike "On This Day in Tudor History" by Claire Ridgeway. "The Way of the Househusband" by Kousuke Oono with readalike "Spy x Family" by Tatsuya Endo. "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

By popular demand, we took Flashback Summer to the land of Tortall. Rebecca Kim Wells, author of Briar Girls and other great queer fantasy books, joined us to discuss Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce. Put on your purple … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for a guest with relevant experience to the chapter topic! Roofmistress Leigha is a friend from the Wheel of Time fandom, crossing over to Tortall with us to discuss models of leadership, what not to do on sentry duty, and the different temperatures of anger.Leigha's show Three Fold Talk: https://www.malkiertalks.com/threefoldtalk NPR story about climate change and turbulence: https://www.npr.org/2024/05/22/1252853847/do-your-plane-rides-feel-bumpier-than-usual-there-s-a-reason-for-thatPlant zone adjustment: https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2023/usda-unveils-updated-plant-hardiness-zone-map/ Wild Wild Country trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBLS_OM6Puk An actual spy critiques spy movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUqeBMP8nEg Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha  https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm == Buy the book ==Tamora Pierce's website:  https://www.tamora-pierce.net/series/the-song-of-the-lioness/ == Buy our merch ==https://www.zazzle.com/store/hotnuancebookclub Once you're caught up, come hang with us on our Discord server and tell us all of your thoughts! Discord: https://discord.gg/fdcaA75UkM== Check out other FARM podcasts ==Wheel of Time Spoilers: https://www.spreaker.com/show/wot-spoilers-podcast  That B*tch Is Always Late: https://www.spreaker.com/show/tbial Black Girl From Eugene: https://www.spreaker.com/show/black-girl-from-eugene == Check out Ali's other podcast ==Wheel Takes: https://www.spreaker.com/show/wheel-takes Transcripts by AnnaArt by BreeProduced by Aradia | Fox And Raven Media== Follow Us ==Twitter: https://twitter.com/hotnuancepodWebsite: https://www.hotnuancebookclub.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHotNuanceBookClub 

BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.This episode is the third and final in a little mini-series called BYOB Reads Childhood Favourites, where the BYOB ladies read, you guessed it, a book they loved when they were kids! Each episode will focus on one of the ladies' beloved books of yore. Joining in on the fun is special guest Tilly.Last but not least, in this episode, the ladies meet up to discuss one of Tilly's favourite childhood reads, Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce! The first in The Immortals series, and only one part of Pierce's larger Tortall universe, this book follows Daine, a girl with a knack for horses. It soon becomes pretty evident that Daine's talent is more than that, it's pure magic- wild magic. Horses and other animals not only obey, but listen to her words. Although Daine has this special connection with the natural world around her, she will have to learn to trust the humans around her before she can fully understand her past and her powers.Website: https://bringyourownbook.buzzsprout.com/Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcastInstagram: @byobookpodcastFacebook: @byobookpodcastSupport the show

Moiya is joined by Princess Weekes to discuss the worldbuilding in Tamora Pierce's Tortall universe. They talk about bisexual icons, long histories in fiction, and the (in)appropriateness of age differences in romantic relationships. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folkloristGUESTPrincess Weekes is a writer, podcaster, and literature lover who hosts the podcasts It's Lit for PBS and Geeked for Netflix. Follow her on twitter at @WeekesPrincess or on youtube at @PrincessWeekes.MIDBREAKListen to SPIRITS wherever you podcast or at spiritspodcast.comPractice math and science with Brilliant! To get started for free, visit brilliant.org/exolore. The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscriptionOrder my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exoloreFIND US ONLINEpatreon: patreon.com/exolorepodtwitter: twitter.com/ExolorePodinstagram: instagram.com/exolorepodwebsite: exolorepod.comsubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePodCREDITSMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comCover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/ ABOUT USHow would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

As Alana returns to Tortall she has many things to get in order - she has become a hero knight in her own right but there still seems to be something amiss as Jon's coronation draws closer. In a final battle between good and evil - who will prevail ? Facebook - The Podcast Diaries Instagram - The podcast diary 1 Twitter - the podcast diary Gmail - thepodcastdiary@gmail.com Website - www.thepodcastdiaries.com

Alanna's journey to fetch the Dominion Jewell is successful - the cost is only her relationship with Liam and time she could have spent getting back to Tortall where Thom successfully raised Roger from the dead - Roger swears that his Gift did not return with him - but can he be trusted? Facebook - The Podcast Diaries Instagram - The podcast diary 1 Twitter - the podcast diary Gmail - thepodcastdiary@gmail.com Website - www.thepodcastdiaries.com

Join us in the Realm of Tortall where we follow Alana of Trebond on her journey to become a Knight - the only problem? Alana is a girl - she disguises herself as a boy in order to study - in this first section we will see Alana begin her journey to achieve her dreams - and face a few adversaries along the way! Facebook - The Podcast Diaries Instagram - The podcast diary 1 Twitter - the podcast diary Gmail - thepodcastdiary@gmail.com Website - www.thepodcastdiaries.com

SPOILER WARNING: This entire episode contains spoilers for Wild Magic, the Immortals Series, The Song of the Lioness Series, and other Tortall books.Your hosts are joined by Hannah and Laura from On Wednesdays We Read for a Nostalgia Book Club episode (it's a thing now). They talk about Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce, an extremely foundational Tween Girl Has Secret Magic Powers and Saves the World book (and also there are horses. And wolves). They still love it, but the nostalgia goggles got a little bit busted (upon discovering the absurd age difference between the main character and her love interest. Yikes.) The crew also discusses Pierce's work overall and how most of it holds up pretty well (except for that age difference. Can't stress that enough.)You can find more Nostalgia Book Club episodes here: https://www.fictionfanspodcast.com/archive/categories/nostalgia-book-clubListen to On Wednesdays We Read here: https://owwrpod.com/Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Noted Sagittarius and author Tamora Pierce brought us the groundbreaking, gender norm defying Alanna: The First Adventure in 1983. The book ended up being a formative text and gateway sword-and-sorcery fantasy work for many of us. Alanna was a Strong Female Protagonist for young adults before the Strong Female Protagonist conversation was a thing. Headstrong, improbably purple-eyed Alanna is determined to be a knight although girl knights are not allowed are in the Kingdom of Tortall, and nothing will stand in her way, not the rigors of knighthood training ( which involves far more homework than you'd expect), not a steady stream of bullies & villains, and not even puberty, the greatest villain of them all. We discuss Alanna's internalized misogyny, magic swords, and the Tortellian class structures that went over our heads as young readers as we revisit (or visit for the first time in Kelsey's case) the technicolor, Errol Flynn-esque world of the first installment in the Song of Lioness Quartet. Some links for additional reading:https://www.themarysue.com/tamora-pierce-alanna-gender-fluid/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/tamora-pierce-interviewhttps://ejournal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/litera-kultura/article/view/28658/26235

*MAJOR SPOILER ALERT* Celina and her boyfriend Liam discuss Tamora Pierce's young adult fantasy novels set in the Tortall universe.    Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Celina Rivernider Edited by: Celina Rivernider Music : Thought Bubbles by Lee Rosevere and Local Forecast - Slower by Kevin MacLeod   Email Celina at crivernider@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @crivernider.  For all book updates, follow @celinareads on Instagram. 

Rebecca and Joan reflect on two years of Tortallan Knights, plan their ideal vacation, and say goodbye, at least for now. Until next time

In our first crossover episode, the Reading Circle Temple meets with Joan Cummins and Rebecca Speas of the Tortallan Knights/Emelan Days podcast. We discuss the difference between Tortall and Emelan, tell Britni and Goodwin to look forward to, and share our love of Gorse. Plus, Joan and Rebecca attempt to shine a light on Britni and Goodwin’s hatred of Kirel!You can find Tortallan Knights at www.tortallpodcast.com or find them on Facebook and Twitter @ACorusLine.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page.

Rebecca and Joan welcome you back to the Tortallan Roundtable for a discussion with writer and fandom expert Sam Maggs. We talked faves and anti-faves, women in fantasy, and why it matters to have someone to talk to about books you love.  Reading Circle Temple: www.readingcircletemple.com, @ReadingTemple Sam Maggs: www.sammaggs.com, @SamMaggs Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan reflect on reading Beka and police brutality, how exactly the Emelan magic system goes off the rails, and the pure gold that is Raoul of Goldenlake. *chef's kiss*    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca & Joan revisit Tortallan gender and sexuality studies , Emelan coping mechanisms, and inexplicable deities. #SpookyRoomBusiness

Hello Screen Beans! We're joined by podcaster and magical being, Anna Grindrod-Feeny! With Anna we talk about her podcast, Circle of Friendship, her love of tarot, why she loves the Circle of Magic and Tortall series of books by Tamora Pierce as well as some of her favorite characters from those series. We also dive deep on Locke (with a special shout out to Emma), Pride & Prejudice (2005) and The Secret of Roan Inish!   Today is also Matt’s birthday! Happy Birthday!

Rebecca and Joan discuss Nawat's ...unorthodox... parenting, trees who turn into men, and the Easter Egg basket that is Tortall: A Spy's Guide. Watch out for bodily fluids (ope!)    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com  

Rebecca and Joan compare reading Emelan vs. Tortall, choose their Living Circle Temple, and give advice to their 18-year-old selves. BONUS CABBAGE MAN.

Rebecca and Joan finally discuss what happened in Gyongxi, cinematic villains, and oodles of baby animals. DID YOU KNOW THAT 'KID' CAN ALSO REFER TO A CHILD??

Rebecca and Joan discuss arson in a frozen city, Frostpine's extreme aversion to the cold, and what it really means to be a hero. May your profits stay high and your debts low. 

Rebecca and Joan recap the Circle of Magic Quartet, ponder our magical dissertation committees, and name Emelan's first MVP. 

Tamora Pierce is kind of a big deal. She's the best-selling author of over 20 books set in her Tortall universe, as well as more than a dozen other books and comics. Guest Allison Arcos joins our host, Chelsee, to talk about why Pierce's work has stuck with the both of them for nearly two decades. Chelsee and Allison also give their recommendations for things you'll like if you're a fan of Tamora Pierce. Some conversation highlights are: Judge books by their covers and people by their bookshelves; Shame around reading young adult as an adult; Not marrying the first dude you have sex with; Content that hits differently as an adult; The time Chelsee met Tamora Pierce; The age old question of how to pronounce ‘Tamora' You can find the show notes for this episode at casuallyobsessedpodcast.com/tamora-pierce --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsee-bergen/message

Rebecca and Joan acknowledge the weirdness of reading this book during a pandemic, discuss fantasy epidemiology, and share a poem for Joan's trees. #StayAtHome

Rebecca and Joan, fresh off their Tortallan Knights series, embark on a new expedition through Tamora Pierce's other fantasy series. Onwards to Emelan!

Abby, Amy, Aurora, and Kelley bring you a special episode with a high school yearbook superlatives theme. We discuss our favorite Tortall characters and creatures, along with the awards we think they would win. Tune in to find out our nominations for best animal friend, stubbornest chin, most-likely-to-get-stuck-in-bird-form-forever, and more! Our music is Greensleeves by Zetta. Additional […]

Rebecca and Joan discuss what makes a Tamora Pierce heroine, write letters to their younger selves, and choose a Cabbage Man. Warning: tears ahead!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan discuss the Cooper family, pick the best vigilante squads this side of the Eastern Lands, and check out a whole slate of MVPs. Up next: Yer a wizard, ‘Arram!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan discuss rescuing the prince, a heartbreaking betrayal, and the realities of human trafficking. Also butt magic???   Jewel Box Resources on Human Trafficking United Nations Page on Trafficking in Persons: https://tinyurl.com/y2zs7eze https://knowthechain.org/ https://slaveryfootprint.org Polaris - https://polarisproject.org/ National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/  Call: 1-888-373-7888 Text: BeFree (233733) The Dead Eye & the Deep Blue Sea by Vannak Anan Prum: https://tinyurl.com/yxm2q946  Students Opposing Slavery: www.lincolncottage.org/sos   

Shelby, Grace, Aurora, and Abby are back with the second part of our discussion of Trickster’s Queen. In this episode: Bird corner, Birds will be men, Tortall = the CIA?, and we weren’t going to go there again, but ‘If only they’d solved monarchy…..’ Our music is Greensleeves by Zetta. Additional sounds used in this episode include Charm.

Rebecca and Joan discuss the legacies of Aly’s parents, return to kiss-marry-kill, and decide whether being good at lying is the same as being a liar. Up Next: Law and Order: Corus.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

In this special Tortall Recall episode, all seven hosts (Gus, Grace, Kelley, Aurora, Amy, Shelby, Abby) talk about the things they like that are not the Tortall books. The things we like, as recommended by the hosts within the episode, include: —from Gus and Grace— The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin […]

Rebecca and Joan discuss being sixteen, widespread colonialism, and excellent Dadvice. Toto, we’re not in Tortall anymore.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan discuss the weight of war, consider uncomplicated villains, and plead the Stranger's Case. You are who you were made to be.

Cross-dressing, examinations of the necessity of violence, and the unfortunate consequences of second-wave feminism? That's right, we're talking about the Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce! In this first entry, we're talking about Alanna: The First Adventure and In the Hand of the Goddess, books one and two of the series that started the beloved Tortall universe.Warning: Some mentions of genitalia. No explicit content, just mentions.Some Links You Might Find Interesting:Closed Minds: Tamora Pierce's Teenagers and the Problem of Desire by Anastasia SalterThe REadWind: Alanna: The First Adventure by Melissa BrinksNegotiating Femininity: Tomboy Gender Performance in the Writings of Tamora Pierce and Suzanne Collins by Shauna MaraghImpostor Syndrome vs Exceptionalism in Alanna the First Adventure by AngelaMore than escapism : environmentalism and feminism in the young adult fantasy novels of Tamora Pierce by Michael James HancockWhat a Cross-Dressing Lady Knight Taught Me About Gender and Sexuality by B PietrasTamora Pierce Writes Fantasy That Changes Lives by Meghan BallOur Website | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr | Patreon | Merch

Three sisters read the Tamora Pierce books, chapter by chapter. Two of us have read the books a hundred times, one's a newbie! There will be much fangirling, much discussion, and hopefully not too many interruptions. Biweekly postings! Ep. 2 - SoTL - Ch.2: The Courts of Tortall

Rebecca and Joan discuss standing up to bullies, picking up the pieces from the Immortals War, and the importance of falling down. Shields up, swords out.

We’re leaving Tortall and journeying to Emelan! Grace and Madeleine continue to explore the Tamora Pierce ouvre with Daja’s Book, number three in the Circle of Magic Quartet. Discussion ranges from the unique appeal of a slower-paced series to reasons why it’s so uncomfortable eating in front of strangers. Dive into Trader culture, narcissist mages and the deep bonds that form between young outcasts. Plus some parting words of wisdom: “this isn’t Captain Planet.”Thanks to all our listeners who have requested the Circle of Magic!MUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Abby, Amy, Aurora, and Kelley begin their discussion of Trickster’s Choice. In this episode: A) So much crow content – maybe even… A crowmance? B) two girls with swords and two girls with birds, and C) Kyprioth: a fancy boy. Here is a link to Kelley’s excellent Tortall drawing Our music is Greensleeves by Zetta. Additional sounds […]

Rebecca and Joan are joined by booksellers, theatre-makers, old friends, and real-life siblings, Danny and Cecilia Cackley for the first Tortallan Roundtable! Conversations include first discoveries of Tortall, Tamora Pierce's place in the wider field of children's literature, a sneak peak at her Emalan universe, and a trip to all of our memory palaces. 

This week, Haley and Kayla leave Tortall for Carthak in Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce. Cue: Magic, Birds, Hyenas, a Marmoset, and Kitten the baby dragon having an interest in politics! Notes: IMG Caption: Scary Marmosets 1. IMG Caption: Callithrix jacchus. Like a gremlin. (Scary Marmoset 2). IMG Caption: Cute Pygmy Marmoset like Zek. LINK:…… Continue reading WMiEFT 6: Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce →

This week, Kayla brings Haley into the land of Tortall where they meet stubborn and powerful 13 year old Daine. A fresh break into a novel of wholesome friendship, magic, and animals. Notes: Map of Tortall

Episode 8: Emperor Mage. Rebecca and Joan discuss fresh Carthaki living, the freedom of anger, and how to properly honor the gods of the dead. BYO Undead Dinosaur Army!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan discuss Daine’s evolving relationship with “monsters,” whether sexism applies to wolves, and tips for reading up on conservation and sustainability. (Is this secretly a werewolf book??)   Further Reading from Rebecca's Jewel Box: AMERICAN WOLF: A TRUE STORY OF SURVIVAL AND OBSESSION IN THE WEST by Nate Blakeslee THE SIXTH EXTINCTION: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY by Elizabeth Kolbert THE GULF: THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN SEA by Jack E. Davis THE INNER LIFE OF ANIMALS by Peter Wohlleben, translated by Jane Billinghurst

Rebecca and Joan discuss traumatized teenagers, the pitfalls of pacifism, and what the heck sentience is. Also featured: the Pine Marten’s Guide to Guerrilla Warfare and the Marinara Trench.

Amanda and Jenn discuss cozy reads, morally complicated characters, small-town stories, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, The Plotters by Un-su Kim, and At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Feedback Maid by Stephanie Land (rec'd by Jessica from Insiders) Eat Yourself Calm by Gill Paul (rec'd by Morgan)   Questions 1. It’s almost my brother’s birthday. He’s finishing up the Dune series and he really likes the dynamic of a villain who has to do good in order to ultimately do evil. He’s looking for more books with this concept or vice versa (good guy doing bad to do good). I’m a former bookseller myself, but I’ve got nothing. He’s also a linguist, if that helps. I realize this is super specific, but I’m really hoping you guys can help me be the best sister for his birthday. Please no YA or romance. I’ve linked his goodreads so you can see what he normally reads. Thank you! -Emma   2. Hi! I’m looking for literary fiction audiobooks that are so engrossing they’ll help me forget, say, that I’m doing household chores or facing a stressful day at work. The books that have fit this bill for me in the past are: The Nix, The Changeling, The Miniaturist, Swing Time, The Circle, and Rebecca. Preferences: Under 12 hours No graphic sex scenes Light to no cursing Thank you for your podcast!! -Veronica   3. I really love small town stories and I have been searching for one to really grab my attention. I prefer something darker and more serious in tone. I love books like Beartown or J.K. Rowling's A Casual Vacancy where a close knit community gets unraveled by an event. I prefer books that don't focus on a single character, but rather explore relationships and different perspectives within a small community. I have Little Fires Everywhere on my TBR but I would love more recommendations for small town stories. -Marija   4. Hi, I've discovered that I have a curious but extremely distinct affinity for non-fiction books that cover broad history through a narrow lens. I feel like I'm struggling to describe exactly what type of books I mean, but when you hear some titles, you'll get it. Examples that I've loved in the past are Tom Standage's "History of the World in 6 glasses" and "An Edible History of Humanity"; "At Home" by Bill Bryson; "Consider the Fork" by Bee Wilson, and most works by Mary Roach and Simon Garfield. I love love love reading about history, but I've never been a huge fan of biography/autobiography or books that dive too deep into a single event. I guess I love the big picture/global view (most bang for my buck, maybe?), but with a fun and unique thread tying history together in a way I had never considered before. Looking forward to your suggestions! Thanks so much! -Kelly   5. Hi! I'm a big fan of your podcast and have had submitted questions before, your recommendations are always great. I am a middle school teacher and I have recently started a Dungeons and Dragons club at my school, and the response has been overwhelming. I expected 8-10 kids to sign up but I actually had over 30! As we begin to play D&D and other RPGs, I'd love to be able to have an "inspiration library" stocked with fantasy/adventure books. Obviously, I need titles from Tolkien, Terry Pratchett, and JK Rowling but I would love to include books with strong female and minority protagonists. I want my new club to be inclusive to everyone and my goal is to provide something for everyone. You always say to mention if you're under time constraints so while I hope the club lasts for a long while, I'd like to start compiling my library soon. Any recommendations you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks so much! -Matt 6. A peculiar request: I am especially fond of books where humans are aided by talking cats. Neil Gaiman's Coraline is a good example, as are many of the Tortall books by Tamora Pierce. I would love suggestions for other books with human-cat partnerships. Thank you! -Crazy Cat Lady   7. Cozy nothings? It could be the weather or just the year, but I've been enjoying "nothing of contention happens" books recently. My go to series for this is The Cat Who series by Lilian Jackson Braun which is set in a fictional small town and focuses primarily on the day to day life of people there (technically it's a cozy mystery, but the mystery is pretty minimal). Other examples would be Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, Agatha Christie (before the murder kicks in) and the Mitford series. Contemporary or classical, adult lit series preferred, and bonus points if they're on audio. -Terry   Books Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Insurrecto by Gina Apostol VE Schwab’s Shades of Magic series (A Darker Shade of Magic) The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson (tw: institutionalized homophobia, torture) The Wanderers by Meg Howrey Burial Rites by Hannah Kent Into the Water by Paula Hawkins The Fates Will Find Their Way by Hannah Pittard How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill Pandemic by Sonia Shah Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel José Older The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste Sabriel by Garth Nix 100 Books with Cats post Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris Flavia De Luce series by Alan Bradley (#1: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie) Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney (rec’d by Jeff)

Carissa & Kirsty visit the magical kingdom of Tortall and learn how to be knights, fight bullies, and falsify your identity.    Topic: Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore

Episode 1: Alanna the First Adventure. Rebecca and Joan discuss the impossibility of ever telling red-headed twins what to do, lies and truth, and advice to gifted girls who are worried they’re not enough. 2 Small 2 Furious. This episode includes one (1) bad swear, and it’s entirely Joan’s fault. Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Brittany Alyse Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

We’re doing a small giveaway on our Patreon to celebrate the start of the Kel books! Visit http://patreon.com/tortallrecall to learn more. Giveaway ends 11/1/2018.

Tamora Pierce is a prolific author of fantasy books, most of which feature young women as protagonists and many of which are set in her fictional land of Tortall. Since the early eighties, she has been writing fun, sweeping inclusive Young Adult fantasy and in the process, has become a legend herself. She basically invented the kickass heroine in YA books and paved the way for Hermione, Katniss and the rest. After that, stick around for our upcoming events and our Question of the Week!

Tamora Pierce is a prolific author of fantasy books, most of which feature young women as protagonists and many of which are set in her fictional land of Tortall. Since the early eighties, she has been writing fun, sweeping inclusive Young Adult fantasy and in the process, has become a legend herself. She basically invented the kickass heroine in YA books and paved the way for Hermione, Katniss and the rest. After that, stick around for our upcoming events and our Question of the Week!

We're completing the Tamora Pierce *Holy Trinity* by following up our episodes on Alanna & Daine with the stoic Keladry of Mindelan! Discover why Grace and Madeleine think Kel is the most relatable of Tortall's warriors, and fall in love with this wise-beyond-her-ten-years hero all over again. This book is surprisingly prescient, and Kel's personal war against hazing, misogyny and outdated values within the knighthood is sure to resonate.PLUS: Our greatest battle-based fears; favorite medieval combat weapons; not nearly enough Pretend Food; could spidrens be any grosser?As always, please get in touch with recommendations, corrections, your favorite Numair fan art and more at dragonbabiespodcast@gmail.com!MUSIC: Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Honestly, who reads books these days? I thought books ceased to exist once you leave school. Well, apparently not, because the Geek Salad crew is getting all edumacated and literatical as they discuss some of their favorite books, book series, and authors in Geek Salad episode 153: Huked on Fonicks Wrked 4 We. And if you don't understand the joke for that title, look up the commercials for Hooked on Phonics... or at least listen to Brian Regan's first comedy album. And before you go thinking that we're just a bunch of weirdos (which we are anyway) for reading books, we got a TON of listener feedback for this episode, so we're obviously not the only one. So whether you've got a letter of admission to Hogwarts, are hiding from the dozen more monsters Stephen King wrote about this year, or just chilling the the Fremen of Dune, pull up a comfy chair and enjoy this latest episode before tackling the latest adventure in Tortall. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family.  Download the app for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store!  Geek Salad episodes are now also available to stream on YouTube.  “Like” and Subscribe to their channel at Geek Salad Podcast at www.youtube.com Contact Geek Salad at geeksaladradio@gmail.com.  Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Check out their website at www.geek-salad.com, and please subscribe to their Twitter feed: @geeksaladradio Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity.  Listener discretion is advised

Meet the panelists! Learn everything about 'em, if by "everything" you mean names, pronouns, Tortall experience, and who's going straight to a literal cat circus as soon as this episode is over Our music is Greensleeves by Zetta.

Strap on your foot-blades and get your hand-blades ready, because this week, we’re joining the Tortall varsity hockey team! Ducks and knights fly together in episode 25, in which we cross over The Song of the Lioness, Tamora Pierce’s classic YA fantasy series, and The Mighty Ducks, Disney’s classic sports movie that spawned a 90s-worth of copycats. Join us for a thrilling discussion about redistricting, the dark epilogue to Freaky Friday, hot moms, and things Freddy Mercury could have liked.

After several weeks of let-downs, the L&L crew finally finds a pair of books in which to sink their teeth and not cringe at the aftertaste. Come on a journey to Tortall with "Alanna: The First Adventure" by Tamora Pierce in one hand and an Abita Purple Haze in the other. But hold on tight because our visit is brief before we fly off to Kristen Britain's land of Sacoridia, a place teeming with magic both good and bad, and of course the elusive group known as the Green Riders. And what better to go with this story than a Green Demon?Next week Ashley will be introducing Kassandra and Sam to fan fiction for the first time, join us for a Phantom of the Opera and Elsa/Jack Frost fan fiction night!